It’s actually pretty easy to make soda, even if you don’t have fancy equipment like a soda keg and CO2 tank. If you are interested in trying it out, Becky has you covered with the DIY soda episode of the CRAFT Video. Already have a favorite recipe? Share it with us in the comments!

The last time I got a hold of some dry ice, I put a small chunk of it (maybe a tablespoon’s worth of volume) into a gallon jug filled a quarter of the way with water.

I tightened the lid as hard as I could, and waited for the water to stop bubbling. The water was just as fizzy as anything I got from the store.

My next experiment didn’t go as well: I used a quart bottle made of plastic instead of glass, and filled it almost to the top with orange juice, and a similar piece of dry ice. There wasn’t enough room for the CO2 to expand, so it blew the bottle apart. I managed to get it in the sink and covered with a pan before it exploded, but I’m still cleaning off orange juice from the ceiling.

If you have leftover dry ice, you can always put it in some soapy water for a cool effect: